Levemir (insulin detemir) is an effective, long-acting insulin that provides all-day sugar control, but there are similar medications that can be used instead.

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Upsides

When used correctly, this medication will l lower blood sugar every time you use it and prevent the harmful, long-term effects of high sugar levels on your organs and blood vessels.

You can easily change the dose of Novolog (insulin aspart) to fit your individual needs.

Starting insulin early in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes can maintain your body's insulin-producing cells and slow down disease progression.

Can use Novolog (insulin aspart) even if you have liver or kidney problems, unlike many other blood sugar-lowering medicines.

Insulin is the most effective blood sugar lowering medication, as it lowers A1c (average blood sugar over time) up to 2 or 3%. When used correctly, it'll prevent the harmful effects of high blood sugar levels on your organs and blood vessels.

Levemir (insulin detemir) is a long lasting insulin that provides consistent, all-day blood sugar control with less risk of low blood sugar.

Doses can be easily adjusted to make a customized regimen that's tailored to your body's needs.

Starting insulin early in the treatment of type 2 diabetes can maintain your body's insulin producing cells and slow down disease progression.

Levemir (insulin detemir) can be used in people with liver or kidney problems.

Downsides

Have to take insulin by injection.

Might have to check your blood sugar multiple times a day, usually before each meal.